Capri One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 1 from 8pm–2am | Capri | 757 S. Front St.

“Gatsby believed in the green light… and so should you!” Step into the glamour of the 1920s and celebrate Capri’s first anniversary in unforgettable style! The festivities will include live music, fire dancers, games, prizes, and more!

Tickets are $65 and include entertainment, unlimited food, and two themed cocktails. Contact Capri Restaurant to grab a spot before they’re gone!

Sexton Sideshow Presents Day of the Dead
Saturday, November 1 at 7pm
Graveyard at Old Swedes’ Church | 916 S Swanson St.

Listen to the Big Trip Band, The Primaries and check out the liquid light show by Tony & Joanna Trov. There will also be art pop-ups and food trucks! Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $20. (Ages 13 and under are free!)

Mario Lanza Dog Park Howl-o-ween
Friday, October 31 at 5pm
Mario Lanza Dog Park | 239 Queen St.

BOO! You’re invited to the annual Howl-o-ween Event. Enter your dog into a costume contest; grab raffle tickets from amazing local business sponsors @farinadivita @hamandbone @fitzon4th @redhookphilly @cuzzysicecream; or have your pups portrait taken by @pawtraitpopup. All proceeds will benefit the park.

20th Annual Toddler Halloween Party!
Friday, October 31 at 4:30pm | Mario Lanza Park

Twenty years ago, David O'Donnell and Tony Moran set up a card table on Halloween in Mario Lanza Park with some candy for the little ones. As the years passed, the tables, the decorations, and the candy continued to grow, as did the donations to the park.

QVNA wants to thank David and Tony for their continued dedication to Mario Lanza Park and for hosting and organizing such a wonderful event for 20 years. All ages are welcome, and candy donations are appreciated!

Halloween at Headhouse!
Friday, October 31 from 4–7pm | Headhouse Plaza

Society Hill Civic Association (SHCA) is launching a brand-new event this year as they take over Headhouse for Halloween! The corridor will be transformed with festive decorations, spooky spirit, and even a photo opportunity for families.

If you don’t typically get a lot of trick-or-treaters on your block or in your apartment complex, this is your chance to join the fun! Neighbors can “adopt a table” and decorate it like your own front door. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the community, hand out candy, and be part of the festive spirit. Sign up here. You can also contact the SHCA Halloween Committee at halloween.at.headhouse@gmail.com.

Hill-Physick House Annual Halloween Fundraiser
Thursday, October 30 from 6–9pm | 321 S. 4th St.

Attention cool cats! Grab your flapper dress, brush up on the Charleston, and pour yourself some bubbly. Tickets are on sale for PhilaLandmarks’ annual Halloween fundraiser! This year‘s theme is the Spooky Speakeasy, the bee’s knees of fall festivities.

This all-you-can-eat-and-drink soirée will transport you back to the Roaring Twenties for an evening that would make Gatsby and gangsters jealous. Complete with custom cocktails and mocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, costume contests, and more. Tickets are $75 and help preserve the Hill-Physick House. Reserve your spot now before tickets sell out.

Churchyard Challenge at St. Peter’s Churchyard
Saturday, October 25 from 10:30am–3:30pm
Sunday, October 26 from 12:30–3:30pm
Fourth & Pine Streets

As the city celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps this month, St. Peter’s invites you to learn more about these patriots and their service to the country. Visitors will be given a free guide to walk around the churchyard to learn more about the 14 Revolutionary War soldiers, sailors, and marines buried here. Join us for this fun, free activity for all ages! Learn more here.

$10 per person/$25 per family

Check out old-swedes.org for tickets or pay cash/venmo at the door.

Free popcorn! Soda and beer for sale. BYO chair or blanket.

Seek-and-Treat Art Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 25 from 12–4pm
3rd Street Gallery | 610 S 3rd St.

Come join in the Halloween Fun at 3rd Street Gallery’s 3rd annual “Seek-and-Treat Art Scavenger Hunt”! This Family Friendly event is suitable for children ages 4 and up. Costumes encouraged!

Make 3rd Street Gallery your fun stop on the South Street Candy Crawl!

Artist Talks at 3rd Street Gallery
Saturday, October 25 from 12–4pm | 3rd Street Gallery | 610 S 3rd St.

Member artists Jacque Ferretti and Youngmin Jahan will give artist talks on their shows currently on exhibit at 3rd Street Gallery, with artists hosting a reception after the talks.

Churchyard Challenge at St. Peter’s Churchyard
Saturday, October 25 from 10:30am–3:30pm
Sunday, October 26 from 12:30–3:30pm
Fourth & Pine Streets

As the city celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps this month, St. Peter’s invites you to learn more about these patriots and their service to the country. Visitors will be given a free guide to walk around the churchyard to learn more about the 14 Revolutionary War soldiers, sailors, and marines buried here. Join us for this fun, free activity for all ages! Learn more here.

William Penn “Jane’s Walk” With QV Historian Jim Murphy
Saturday, October 25 from 10am–1pm | 525 Arch St.

Jim Murphy, a Queen Village author and certified tour guide, will lead a free William Penn Jane’s Walk, meeting interested tour-goers outside National Constitution Center holding a yellow sign.

Jane’s Walks, named after New York activist Jane Jacobs, are more interactive than most tours and are always free. This Jane’s Walk will trace “The Amazing Success of Philly’s William Penn.” People on the tour will learn how Penn grew Philadelphia from a “howling wilderness” that started 58 years after New York City into the largest and most important city in America by 1770. For more information, email Jim@realphillyhistory.com.

Spooky Seaport!
Saturday, October 25, from 10am–5pm | Independence Seaport Museum

Things are about to get spooky at the Independence Seaport Museum! Join us for our second-annual Spooky Seaport event. We'll have activities and crafts for the whole family all day throughout the museum, including: A coloring station, alien scavenger hunt, pumpkin craft, and more! All activities included with General Admission, free for ISM Members. Learn more here!

20th Annual Toddler Halloween Party!
Friday, October 31 at 4:30pm | Mario Lanza Park

Twenty years ago, David O'Donnell and Tony Moran set up a card table on Halloween in Mario Lanza Park with some candy for the little ones. As the years passed, the tables, the decorations, and the candy continued to grow, as did the donations to the park.

QVNA wants to thank David and Tony for their continued dedication to Mario Lanza Park and for hosting and organizing such a wonderful event for 20 years. All ages are welcome, and candy donations are appreciated!

A Quick History Tour of South Street
Wednesday, October 22 from 6–7:30pm
Yowie Hotel | 226 South Street
Hosted by YOWIE and QVNA 

Have you ever been curious about the history of some of your favorite South Street spots? Join us for a short (and free!) walking tour cohosted by South Street experts and tour guides Ed Mitinger and Jim Murphy, as they guide us around the area and share stories about iconic favorites, such as TLA, Powell House, and Old Pine Church. 

Click here to sign up!

BVNA & HEC Joint Social Hour
The Lodge by Two Robbers | 738 S. 11th St.
Wednesday, October 22 from 6–8pm

Join Bella Vista Neighbors Association and Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition for some fall festivities! Tasty bites and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. RSVP or learn more here.

Philly Bike Ride
Saturday, October 18

Check out this year’s Philly Bike Ride, the route of which will go partially through Queen Village! More details here.

Trio Casals Plays Marinescu, Jones, and Arenski
Friday, October 17 at 7pm | St. Luke and the Epiphany | 330 S 13th St.

Buy tickets here!

Wash West Bike Day
Saturday, October 11 from 1–3pm
Kahn Park | 11th & Pine Sts.

Attend Wash West Bike Day, featuring bike safety check and tune-ups by Mittens Pop-Up Bike Shop, a free bike wash station, kids bike decoration station, and much more. The event is sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Transit Forward Philadelphia.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! Please help keep our parks clean by volunteering at the Monthly Jefferson Square Park Cleanups.

$10 per person/$25 per family

Check out old-swedes.org for tickets or pay cash/venmo at the door.

Free popcorn! Soda and beer for sale. BYO chair or blanket.

Community & Safety Meeting
Wednesday, October 8 at 6pm | 709 S. 5th St.

In observance of Yom Kippur, our monthly Community & Safety Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 8. Please join us to stay up-to-date on everything going on in the neighborhood. The meeting is co-sponsored by Bella Vista Neighbors Association, the Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition, and the South Street Mini Station.

Full Moon Gathering
Full Moon Blends | 250 South Street
Monday, October 6 from 6–7:15pm

Celebrate the Hunter's Moon with at Full Moon Blends. Enjoy the taste of the season with health coach and herbal enthusiast Naeemah, who will help participants craft a fall-inspired mocktail and set intentions using ancestral connections. All materials are provided, but bring your own journal! Tickets are $35. Register here.

Blessing of the Animals at St. Peter's Church
Sunday, October 5 at 9 and 11am | Third and Pine Streets

Dogs and all pets of all sorts are invited to attend St. Peter's Church with their humans to receive a blessing on the first Sunday in October. On this day, people all over the world celebrate the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, who is remembered for his love of all creatures great and small. After the service, pets will receive a blessing outdoors (weather permitting) on the east end of the churchyard. If you'd like to attend just for the blessing, please arrive around 12:15pm.

Opening Reception
Sunday, October 4 from 2–4pm | 610 S. 3rd St.

Celebrate member artists Jacque Ferretti and Youngmin Jahan’s new shows!

Rep. Mary Isaacson and Councilmember Mark Squilla are hosting a free shredding and e-cycling event in Queen Village! Stop by and bring your old electronics and appliances. Please bring all of your old documents, folders, and correspondence including personal and confidential information you would like to destroy in a responsible and eco-friendly way!

Join the Friends of Mario Lanza Park for their Annual Music Month, featuring The Ardvark Felon, The Hoppin’ John Orchestra, and Buddy Boy!

September 21st: The Hoppin’ John Orchestra - Post-modern, NOLA-inspired brass band - back for its 20th year!

September 28th: Buddy Boy - A true Philly groovetet! Blues, fun & coll jazz to heal the heart and nourish the soul.

Raindate for all: Sunday, October 5

Sponsored by donations from our generous neighbors and the Philadelphia Activities Fund!

Kiss Me Deadly - A Bloody Brilliant Vampire Cabaret
September 19 & 20, 26 and 27 at 8pm | Ulana’s Night Club (205 Bainbridge St)

REV Theatre Company premieres its newest musical event as part of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival! Critics have called the show “a superb spell,” “a terrifc cabaret - campy and vampy with that twist of risque,” and “cabaret that spooks and stirs the soul.” Check out more info and tickets here!